MKI and MKII wood

[Devils Own]

Hi Everybody

Are there any major differences between the No.4 MKI and MKII wood sets?

Thanks

Steve

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[Alan de Enfield]

Hi Everybody

Are there any major differences between the No.4 MKI and MKII wood sets?

Thanks

Steve

Yes - the only real difference is at the rear of the forend (where the trigger sits) on a Mk1 the wood goes all the way across the rear end, whilst on a MK2 the end is 'open'. You can easily make a MK1 a MK2 by cutting out the piece of wood but to go the other way involves splicing in a new piece and shaping the woodwork.

[louthepou]

It's a lot easier to find the right part, but as Alan points out, one can be turned into the other.

[Alan de Enfield]

Mk1 Forend (see on the right hand side the wood goes all the way across the 'trigger gap / slot' On a MK2 the 'gap / slot' goes all the way left to right)

[Devils Own]

Thanks Fellas

I haven't got any MKIIs. But I am suspecting that one of my MKIs has got the 'wrong' wood on it and in view of your comments, this seems to be the case.

Steve

[villiers]

You can also tell them apart without removing the action by looking at the rear of the fore-end. The Mk 1 has a bracket and a retaining pin, whereas the Mk 2 does not have the bracket (that would otherwise cross the gap). It only has a rivet.

[Surpmil]

AFAIK, the MKI forend has the cut-away for the magazine cut off and the 'king screw' hole is countersunk from the receiver side.

[lngstrt]

Sorry to butt in ... Can one use MkII wood on a Mk I receiver?

[Alan de Enfield]

Sorry to butt in ... Can one use MkII wood on a Mk I receiver?

Only if you can splice in the wood needed to fill the gap across the rear of the forend, and, if you can locate a "tie strap & brass rivet".
You'll also need to shape / cut out the wood where the tie strap goes.

Unless you are an acomplished woodworker I'd say "NO".

Easy to go from a Mk1 to a Mk2 but not the other way around.

[louthepou]

Only if you can splice in the wood needed to fill the gap across the rear of the forend, and, if you can locate a "tie strap & brass rivet".
You'll also need to shape / cut out the wood where the tie strap goes.

Unless you are an acomplished woodworker I'd say "NO".

Easy to go from a Mk1 to a Mk2 but not the other way around.

Did it once, to see how much time was involved; easier to get a Mk1 forend...

Lou